The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    finally got mine but i have a question

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by flclkun, Mar 13, 2009.

  1. flclkun

    flclkun Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    43
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    i simply love this laptop but i hope i dont have a problem.


    i notice my power adapter is making intermittent noise.

    like a static like noise. is this normal???
     
    flclkun, Mar 13, 2009
    #1
  2. hanime

    hanime Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    313
    Messages:
    501
    Likes Received:
    20
    Trophy Points:
    31
    What laptop you have would help.
     
    hanime, Mar 13, 2009
    #2
  3. flclkun

    flclkun Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    43
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    opps sorry i have fx 7801
     
    flclkun, Mar 13, 2009
    #3
  4. E-wrecked

    E-wrecked BANNED

    Reputations:
    1,110
    Messages:
    3,591
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    105
    i'm gonna agree..but take a shot in the dark and say 7 series FX - The minor hissing you're hearing is normal.. if it bothers you enough, hide it under the couch or upgrade it. :)
     
    E-wrecked, Mar 13, 2009
    #4
  5. flclkun

    flclkun Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    43
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    thank you so much, i was afraid it was bad
     
    flclkun, Mar 13, 2009
    #5
  6. E-wrecked

    E-wrecked BANNED

    Reputations:
    1,110
    Messages:
    3,591
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    105
    No worries.. congrats on the rig! :)
     
    E-wrecked, Mar 13, 2009
    #6
  7. faze2

    faze2 Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    42
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    Hey, got any recommendations on a power supply upgrade? 7805u here, if it makes a diff.

    Thanks!
     
    faze2, Mar 14, 2009
    #7
  8. Syngensmyth

    Syngensmyth In All Seriousness

    Reputations:
    159
    Messages:
    1,125
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    I have Targus 180w for low $30's. Example but I bought it somewhere else, can't remember where.
     
    Syngensmyth, Mar 14, 2009
    #8
  9. TANWare

    TANWare Just This Side of Senile, I think. Super Moderator

    Reputations:
    2,548
    Messages:
    9,585
    Likes Received:
    4,997
    Trophy Points:
    431
    Same here, got mine for not much more than a song and a dance. Just an awesome brick.............
     
    TANWare, Mar 14, 2009
    #9
  10. RangerXML

    RangerXML Army of None [TRH]

    Reputations:
    211
    Messages:
    1,437
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    I recommend the upgrade and highly advise against the hiding the brick under the couch. Most couches are prone to going up in flames really fast and since no one can diagnose a problem 100% over the internet I highly recommend caution over ignorance. No insult E-wrecked, just caution.
     
    RangerXML, Mar 14, 2009
    #10
  11. E-wrecked

    E-wrecked BANNED

    Reputations:
    1,110
    Messages:
    3,591
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    105
    I was being fecesious. Spell check? The brick should def not be hidden where fuzzy, fire friendly material is excessive. :p my point was the brick is fine, and not to worry. But upgrades can't hurt :)
     
    E-wrecked, Mar 14, 2009
    #11
  12. RangerXML

    RangerXML Army of None [TRH]

    Reputations:
    211
    Messages:
    1,437
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    lol, I thought so, still simple minds simple amusements :D Never know when someone is gonna take you serious or not, you might have a bunch of exploding Sony Viao on your case.
     
    RangerXML, Mar 14, 2009
    #12